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6:49

Sakeliga files case against COGTA minister on...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/10

Our next guest has filed a court application against the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. They want to hold her in contempt of court for not releasing documentation in relation to the Government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the data used to inform the COVID-19 regulations and the extension of the State of Disaster (2020 - 2021). Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has consulted with lawyers and has shared her opposition to sharing such documentation as it is

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6:15

Health says there have been no major changes yet in...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/10

The Department of Health says there have been no major changes yet in hospitalisations and deaths related to Covid-19 after a new covid-19 variant was reported by scientists in South Africa. While encouraging people to get vaccinated and get vaccine boosters, it says immunity of South Africans is still strong. The department will also finalise a change in timelines for additional boosters and ensure everyone over the age of 18 can get a vaccine booster. Health Minister, Dr Joe Phaahla was briefing

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4:41

Civil Society raises concerns on Seismic Survey...

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2023/01/10

The Department of Minerals Resources and Energy has approved the environmental authorization for gas and oil exploration on the West Coast. Our next guest is raising concerns that this approval has not taken into consideration the negative impact will have on ocean wildlife as endangered leatherback turtles migrate to the area. They also argue that the decision is in direct contradiction of the country's commitment to climate change. To help us unpack this further, we are joined by...Guest: Liz

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7:13

Social media videos showed the crowds not singing the...

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2023/01/10

For those who may have missed it, there was a viral video on social media that showed the crowds not singing the English and Afrikaans segments of the national anthem. During the course of the video, crowds could be seen heckling after the Sesotho verse of the album. Guest: Brett Heron - Member of Parliament of the GOOD Party

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8:07

The public school system in the state of Seattle has...

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2023/01/10

The public school system in the state of Seattle has filed a lawsuit against big tech firms for the social harm that their social media apps cause to young people. According to the lawsuit, students' performance has worsened and schools hiring professionals to identify children at risk. The lawsuit seeks compensation for monetary damages and other penalties. This is not the first of its kind as U.S. lawmakers accused Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg of pushing for higher profits at the expense of

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8:14

How do the families of the Cradock Four feel about...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/09

How do the families of the Cradock Four feel about the death of Apartheid police minister, Adriaan Vlok without accounting for his crimes? The Cradock Four, Fort Calata, Matthew Goniwe, Sparrow Mkhonto, and Sicelo Mhlauli were anti-apartheid activists. They were arrested in a road block, assaulted, tortured and later brutally murdered by apartheid security police. Mkhonto and Mhlauli’s bodies were found in Gqeberha, while Goniwe and Calata’s bodies were found in the bay a few days later. It has been

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8:06

How can we turn that positive energy into...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/09

As we all start the year in high spirits with aspirations to be more efficient and achieve more goals this year, how do we turn those ‘new year, new me’ goals and new year’s resolutions into something tangible? How can we turn that positive energy into implementable goals, instead of just aspirations that we keep renewing at the beginning of each year without results? Guest: Clinical Psychologist and President of the Pan-African Psychology Union, Dr Saths Cooper.

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8:11

Since the fire that ravaged Parliament over a year...

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2023/01/09

It has been over a year since the blaze that ravaged Parliament and the rebuilding process has still not gotten underway. Opposition parties have voiced their concerns about the viability of their temporary home at City Hall and the practicality of virtual meetings for the foreseeable future. Our next guest is calling for the Speaker of Parliament, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Ngqakula, to hold the State of the Nation Address 2023 at the Union Building. We are joined by... Guest: Dennis Bloem - Spokesperson for

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4:16

Limpopo police have opened an inquest following the...

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2023/01/09

Limpopo police have opened an inquest following the discovered of eight bodies at a mine near Burgersfort. The deceased are suspected to have been mining illegally before they go trapped. Police say heavy rains in the area pushed mud towards the entry of the mine and blocked, leaving the deceased unable to come out. Guest: Limpopo police spokesperson, Brigadier Motlafela Mojapelo.

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7:39

Do South Africans have reason to worry yet about the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/09

Do South Africans have reason to worry yet about the Covid-19 strain that was reported by researchers at Stellenbosch University? Scientists say the XBB.1.5 variant is the most transmissible sub-variant detected in the pandemic so far. It was discovered during a process of DNA sequencing in the laboratory. The Health Department says those who are not vaccinated, should do so as soon as possible. Guest: epidemiologist, Dr. Joe Barnes.

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5:57

Gift of the Givers' Cape Town office burgled

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/09

Humanitarian organization, Gift of the Givers has been at the forefront when it comes to helping people in need during times of crisis. Unfortunately, it has been reported that their Cape Town office has fallen victim to crime where several appliances, donations, and laptops have been stolen. The organization is calling for communities to stand up against criminal activities. We are joined by... Guest: Ali Sablay - Project Manager at the Gift of the Givers

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7:20

A man has been arrested for the illegal dispensary of...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/09

A man has been arrested for the illegal dispensary of diesel and gas worth the value of R200 000. The suspect was unable to produce a license permitting him to sell 3800 litres of diesel and 27 gas cylinders found in his possession. There has been a rise in these incidents in the past 12 months with an Eskom employee getting arrested for stealing diesel worth R500 000 from the Atlantis operations. To help us unpack the criminality, we are joined by... Guest: Chad Thomas – Organized Crime

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6:39

Several Brazilian authorities are investigating the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/09

Brazilian authorities are investigating who was behind the storming of the Brazlian Congress, Supreme Court and the Presidential Palace over the weekend. Thousands of Bolsonario protestors stole the country's original 1988 Constitution and seized guns from the presidential security offices. This morning, the governor of Brasilia (Ibaneis Rocha) has been suspended for not securing the capital and stopping protestors on Sunday. To unpack the latest developments, we are joined by...Guest: Prof

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15:09

Joe Slovo 28th anniversary commemoration

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/06

Today is the annual commemoration of the death of SACP and ANC stalwart Joe Slovo who died on the 6th of January in 1995. Slovo will always be remembered for having participated in the drafting of the Freedom Charter in 1955 – he was also the Chief of Staff of the ANC's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. Post 1994, Slovo was appointed minister of Housing after South Africa’s first non-racial democratic general election. GUEST: Dr Alex Mashilo, SACP Spokesperson

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8:43

According to the organisation, discrimination against...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/06

The South African Society for Educational Psychologists has expressed concern about certain medical aid that have stopped funding them despite a proclamation by the Minister of Health. According to the organisation, discrimination against educational psychologists has a negative impact on children, parents, and practitioners. To tell us more about this issue… GUEST: Dr. Guru Kitnasamy – Representative of Society for Educational Psychologists of South Africa

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13:37

Lisa Vetten - says there are several complex reasons...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/06

Researcher at Wits University and gender-based violence activist - Lisa Vetten - says there are several complex reasons for the rising number of teenage pregnancies in South Africa. Over 100 teenagers gave birth on Christmas and New Year's days. The figures that the National Health Department has released, have raised alarm bells for local health care authorities. Vetten outlines some of the challenges that teenage girls are facing ... GUEST: Lisa Vetten, Researcher from Wits University and

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8:05

A Durban High School matric learner from the class of...

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2023/01/06

A Durban High School matric learner from the class of 2022 will be attending Harvard University in the United States. Nureldin Mohamed has been accepted to Harvard University with full financial support based on his Cambridge AS results (A grades) and predicted A-level results. He joins us on the line to discuss his matric academic journey, this accomplishment, and future plans... GUEST: Nureldin Mohamed

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6:12

The Ekurhuleni Municipality says it has secured the...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/06

The Ekurhuleni Municipality says it has secured the area where a fuel tanker overturned earlier today after scores of community members rushed in with containers to collect the tanker's leaking fuel. We find out more about what happened and the current state of the scene… GUEST: William Tladi - Ekurhuleni Emergency services spokesperson

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9:57

This year South Africa takes over the rotational...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/06

This year South Africa takes over the rotational presidency of BRICS. So how should the country use its position to champion the African agenda and what is it that South Africa should focus on during its presidency? The ANC’s commission on international relations is calling on government to support the expansion of BRICS by admitting additional members – but will those additional members add any value? GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at the Africa-Asia Dialogues

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10:40

United States is now demanding mandatory Covid-19...

The National Pulse ·

2023/01/06

It’s official, the United States is now demanding mandatory Covid-19 tests on all travellers from China. All air passengers aged two and older now require a negative result from a test no more than two days before departure from China, Hong Kong or Macau. The new rule has been introduced by President Biden’s Administration as concern grows over widespread transmission of the virus in the world's most populous country (yesterday marked the first day of this new rule). Meanwhile, China is not happy

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